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Map, McLean County Railroads in 1860

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Title
Map, McLean County Railroads in 1860
Description
This map shows the path of railroads through McLean County in 1860.
Interpretation
Railroads cut through northern and southern McLean County in 1860, connecting the county to Chicago and Springfield. The railroad allowed farmers to more easily transport grain to areas outside the county.
Inscription
McLean County railroads in 1860. Note how large sections in the south and southeastern part of the county are still far from the nearest tracks. (MCHS)
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • American Communities in History  
  • Communities and Geography  
  • How We Learn About Communities  
Learning Standards
  • 18 Social systems  
  • 16 History  
  • 15 Economics  
Author or Creator
McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.  
Other Contributors
Walters, William D, Jr., 1942-  
Source
  • ISBN 0-943788-15-3 (1997)  
  • The Heart of the Cornbelt: An Illustrated History of Corn Farming in McLean County,' by William D. Walters Jr.  
Subject / Keywords
  • Townships  
  • Maps  
  • Railroads  
  • McLean County (Ill.)  
Temporal Coverage
1860
Collection Publisher
McLean County Museum of History
Rights
Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier
  • IL MCLEAN AGR WAL - Figure 2:17, p. 29
  • mch0240
Date Created
7-18-00
Collection Title
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
TitleMap, McLean County Railroads in 1860
DescriptionThis map shows the path of railroads through McLean County in 1860.
InterpretationRailroads cut through northern and southern McLean County in 1860, connecting the county to Chicago and Springfield. The railroad allowed farmers to more easily transport grain to areas outside the county.
InscriptionMcLean County railroads in 1860. Note how large sections in the south and southeastern part of the county are still far from the nearest tracks. (MCHS)
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • American Communities in History  
  • Communities and Geography  
  • How We Learn About Communities  
Learning Standards
  • 18 Social systems  
  • 16 History  
  • 15 Economics  
Author or CreatorMcLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.  
Other ContributorsWalters, William D, Jr., 1942-  
Source
  • ISBN 0-943788-15-3 (1997)  
  • The Heart of the Cornbelt: An Illustrated History of Corn Farming in McLean County,' by William D. Walters Jr.  
Subject / Keywords
  • Townships  
  • Maps  
  • Railroads  
  • McLean County (Ill.)  
Temporal Coverage1860
Collection PublisherMcLean County Museum of History
RightsCopyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier
  • IL MCLEAN AGR WAL - Figure 2:17, p. 29
  • mch0240
Date Created7-18-00
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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